| Black Market Baby | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Black Market Baby by Elizabeth Christman |
| Teleplay by | Andrew Peter Marin |
| Directed by | Robert Day (as Robert F. Day) |
| Starring | Linda Purl Desi Arnaz Jr. Jessica Walter Tom Bosley David Doyle Bill Bixby |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | James Green |
| Producer | Milton Sperling |
| Production location | San Francisco |
| Cinematography | Richard C. Glouner |
| Editor | George Jay Nicholson |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company | Brut Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 7, 1977 (1977-10-07) |
Black Market Baby is a 1977 American film directed by Robert Day. It was the second TV movie made by Brut Productions, the first being Sweet Hostage.
Plot
A childless couple persuade a college student to have their child.
Cast
- Linda Purl as Anne Macarino
- Desi Arnaz Jr. as Steve Aletti
- Jessica Walter as Louise Carmino
- David Doyle as Joseph Carmino
- Tom Bosley as Dr. Andrew Brantford
- Bill Bixby as Herbert Freemont
- Lucille Benson as Mrs. Krieg
- Annie Potts as Linda Cleary
- Tracy Brooks Swope as Babs
- Allen Joseph as Albert Macarino
- Mark Thomas as Mario Macarino
- Argentina Brunetti as Aunt Imelda
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "outstanding in all respects".
It was the 36th highest rated show of the week.
References
- ^ TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Baby' Unfolds Social Drama Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 7 Oct 1977: i29.
- Viewers in Tribute to 'Elvis in Concert' Los Angeles Times 12 Oct 1977: g20.
External links
| Films directed by Robert Day | |
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